The Town FilesBuffalo County, Nebraska
50,579 people. The median home is worth $246,400 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $75,911.
Towns in Buffalo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 33,790 | $244,600 | $69,724 | 32.8 |
People and housing
| Buffalo County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,400 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $936 | $818 |
| Median household income | $75,911 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 35.1 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
28,148 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,993 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 858 storm events in Buffalo County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Buffalo County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4928: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4014: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).